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Benjamin Franklin Wallace 1885–1936

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Wallace in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Mar 1885 · Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Died 29 Oct 1936 · Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Father William Wallace (1854–1926)
Mother Esther C Dement
Spouse Elizabeth Bessie Cunningham
Children Bernice Wallace

Researchers connected through Benjamin Wallace 1885–1936

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Biography

In 1885, Benjamin Franklin Wallace entered the world in Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA, born to william franklin wallace and esther c dement. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Wallace resided in Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA. Benjamin Franklin Wallace married elizabeth bessie cunningham, and had children including bernice wallace. Benjamin Franklin Wallace passed away in 1936 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Marriage Records Iowa, Marriage Records

  7. 7
    Census Iowa State Census Collection

  8. 8
    Record California, Death Index, 1905-1939

  9. 9
    Record Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966

  10. 10
    Record South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2017

Life Timeline

1885
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Wallace in Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Birth
1900
Benjamin Franklin Wallace resided here in Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Residence
1907
Benjamin Franklin Wallace was married in Minnehaha
Marriage
1907
Benjamin Franklin Wallace resided here in Iowa
Residence
1910
Benjamin Franklin Wallace resided here in Centennial, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Residence
1915
Benjamin Franklin Wallace resided here in Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Residence
1936
Death of Benjamin Franklin Wallace in California, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Wallace

This ancestor line traces from NY. (1790) to Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA (1885) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Wallace (1885–1936) was born in Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA and died in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Benjamin Wallace's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Franklin Wallace PTP
1885–1936
Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Parents
William Franklin Wallace PTP
1854–1926
New York, United States of America
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Wallace's Descendants

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Benjamin Franklin Wallace PTP 1885–1936